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title: "Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO)"
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# Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO)

Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a41

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## Summary

Peterborough City Council intends to award a contract for the establishment of a Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) in Peterborough, UK. This contract falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023 and aims to support individuals recovering from drug and alcohol usage. The procurement method used for this contract is an open procedure. The intended contract will be active from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The total value of the contract is £421,949.37, and the standstill period ends on 1st July 2026. This step follows a competitive process where Intuitive Thinking Skills Ltd emerged as the sole compliant bidder meeting all the necessary criteria. The procurement focuses on service provision in the rehabilitation sector, specifically classified under CPV code 85312500 - Rehabilitation services.

The LERO initiative presents significant business opportunities for organisations, particularly those within the rehabilitation, peer support, and community services sectors. Providers with experience in implementing co-production models and working collaboratively with stakeholders will find it advantageous to engage in this opportunity. Furthermore, businesses that specialise in supporting individuals with lived experiences and can address the key criteria such as quality, value, integration, and social impact will benefit from participating in this contract. The contract encourages sustainability and collaboration, making it suitable for enterprises skilled in innovative service delivery within health and community support spheres. Thus, organisations that can demonstrate a strong capacity to provide comprehensive recovery and support services while aligning with the strategic objectives of Peterborough City Council will have the potential to thrive and contribute to the city's social infrastructure.

## Notice

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Peterborough City Council has an ambition to establish a fully independent Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) in Peterborough to support people recovering from drug and alcohol use. A lived experience recovery organisation (LERO) is an organisation led by people with lived experience of drug and alcohol recovery. LEROs deliver a wide range of harm reduction interventions, peer support and recovery support services and they can help people to access and engage in treatment and other support services. The contract term is 1st August 2026 - 31st July 2029 with one option to extend by a further 12 months, to be taken at the sole discretion of the Authority.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Peterborough City Council has an ambition to establish a fully independent Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) in Peterborough to support people recovering from drug and alcohol use. A lived experience recovery organisation (LERO) is an organisation led by people with lived experience of drug and alcohol recovery. LEROs deliver a wide range of harm reduction interventions, peer support and recovery support services and they can help people to access and engage in treatment and other support services. The contract term is 1st August 2026 - 31st July 2029 with one option to extend by a further 12 months, to be taken at the sole discretion of the Authority. The lifetime value of the contract is PS421,949.37 This is a new service. The award is being made to a new provider.

Options: The term may be extended once, by a period of 12 months, at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057924-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £468,748 |
| Lots value | £468,748 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £421,949 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8TY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLH11 Peterborough |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTUITIVE THINKING SKILLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057924-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 08:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034474-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023157-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a1c69b30-8118-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=fa9a9b42-8212-ed11-8117-005056b64545
- https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/

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